▶︎ Live streaming does not interfere with or negatively affect daily data recording in parallel. This means that wearables will continue recording data throughout the day which can be normally synchronized to Fitrockr for analysis. 

▶︎ Live streaming requires a continuous Bluetooth connection between the wearable and the smartphone, as well as a stable Internet connection on the smartphone. If either connection is interrupted, the Fitrockr app will automatically attempt to reestablish it.

▶︎ The smartphone operating system (Android or iOS) ultimately determines whether a disconnected live stream can be reconnected automatically. Based on our experience, Android devices generally support automatic reconnection, while iPhones may not.

▶︎ If automatic reconnection is not supported, participants must manually open the Fitrockr app and restart the live stream.

▶︎ Due to the limitations of automatic reconnection on some devices, live streaming is best suited for time-boxed use cases where interruptions are unlikely. For use cases requiring continuous live streaming over several hours, days, or weeks, we recommend using Android smartphones and informing participants that they may need to manually restart the live stream if automatic reconnection fails.

▶︎ Continuous live streaming can increase battery consumption on both the wearable and the smartphone compared to normal usage. We recommend running a test for your specific use case to determine impact.